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Chef's Nightly Specials
Chef's Nightly Specials
Make a ReservationChef's Nightly Specials at Ideal Tavern run Thursday through Sunday at 142 Center Street in Southington, CT. This week features the Nashville Hot Wing of the Week, fried avocado Cali Fritters, a corned beef and turkey Reuben-style sandwich on grilled sourdough, barbacoa mac and cheese, a 14oz NY strip with cognac mushroom cream sauce, and pan seared salmon in coconut red curry, plus fall cocktails including a red sangria, an apple cider margarita, and a pumpkin carajillo. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Wing of the Week
Nashville Hot
Served with ranch or blue cheese. From the 2-time Southington Wing Fest champions.
Starters
Cali Fritters
12
Battered avocado fried to perfection, served with chipotle ranch
Onion Petals
9
A modern take on onion rings and a must try, served with hickory BBQ aioli
Entrees
Granny's Delight
17
Arugula, mixed greens, thin sliced Granny Smith apples, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, tossed in lemon honey vinaigrette
Roberto (AKA Reuben's Cousin)
22
Slow braised corned beef, oven roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing on grilled sourdough
The Mac Miller
26
Cavatappi in our house made cheese sauce, slow braised barbacoa beef, frizzled onions, Cannonball BBQ drizzle
The Joe Torré
35
14oz NY strip, cognac mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, heirloom baby carrots. Truly a base hit with a man on third!
Coco Chanel
28
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, coconut red curry cream sauce, roasted cabbage, peppers, onions, over jasmine rice
Featured Cocktails
Fall Red Sangria
12
Fall flavors including spiced pear, apple, grapefruit, orange liqueur
Orchard Marg
12
Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, apple cider, fall cinnamon flavors
Pumpkin Carajillo
12
Licor 43, pumpkin puree, fresh espresso, coffee bitters
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of food-borne illness. Ideal Tavern, 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ideal Tavern's Chef's Nightly Specials are a rotating lineup of starters, entrees, a Wing of the Week, and featured craft cocktails. The specials change weekly and run Thursday through Sunday. The current lineup is listed at the top of this page, or call 860-863-5444.
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- Monday - Wing Night - 75-cent wings, dine-in only, minimum 6, double loyalty points
- Tuesday - Taco Tuesday - $3 tacos starting at 4PM, Happy Hour 4-6PM
- Wednesday - Wine Down Wednesday - $28 prix fixe, 50% off wine bottles, Happy Hour 4-6PM
- Thursday - Sunday - Chef's Nightly Specials
- Tuesday - Friday - Happy Hour - 4-6PM at the bar top
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Yes. Onsite parking is available in the lot behind the building, plus street parking on Center Street.
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Yes. Contact us via the reservations and events form at idealtavern.com/reservations.
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Yes. Sign up at idealtavern.com/loyalty-rewards-program or toasttab.com/ideal-tavern-ct/rewardsSignup. 250 points equals $25 off. Earn a 25-point sign-up bonus and a $5 birthday reward. Check your balance at toasttab.com/ideal-tavern-ct/rewardsLookup. Earn double points every Monday.
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Yes, gift cards are available. Ask your server or call 860-863-5444 for purchase options.
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- Monday - Thursday 11:30AM - 9PM
- Friday - Saturday 11:30AM - 10PM
- Sunday 11:30AM - 8PM
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142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489. Call 860-863-5444 or email info@idealtavern.com.
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Yes. Order online at idealtavern.com/order-online or call 860-863-5444.
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Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. Book at idealtavern.com/reservations or call 860-863-5444.




